Speed boots - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit, updating, detailing

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Furey: /* TNNT (the game) */ delete tangential information about TNNT. deathmatch covers this.

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‎TNNT (the game): delete tangential information about TNNT. deathmatch covers this.

Furey: Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

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Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

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"The November NetHack Tournament" -> "TNNT (the game)"

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 ==Generation==
-In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapons outlets can sell speed boots.
+Speed boots make up {{frac|3|250}} of all randomly generated [[armor]]. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapons outlets can sell speed boots.
 [[Player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have an effective ~8.01% chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] speed boots.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|134|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>special</code> is only set to true when generating player monsters on the Astral Plane}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=mk_mplayer_armor|comment=this line requires <code>if (special)</code> and selects boots from all available types listed in objects.c}}
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 In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Whisperfeet]] is an artifact pair of speed boots that [[Luck item|acts as a luckstone]] and confers [[stealth]] when worn, and acts as the guaranteed first sacrifice gift for [[Tourist]]s.
-The [[Black market (SLASH'EM)|black market]] shopkeeper, One-Eyed Sam, is always generated wearing an enchanted pair of speed boots; a guaranteed pair of speed boots also appears in [[The Spider Caves]].
+One-Eyed Sam the [[Black market (SLASH'EM)|black market]] shopkeeper is always generated wearing an enchanted pair of speed boots.
 Due to the new [[create pool]] spell that monsters will cast, non-flying characters may prefer [[water walking boots]] to speed boots as their primary boots of choice in the late game.
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], Whisperfeet is present as a chaotic artifact pair of speed boots that is not tied to any specific role.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], Whisperfeet is present as a chaotic artifact pair of speed boots that is not tied to any specific role.
 [[Asmodeus (dNetHack)|Asmodeus]] will always generate with speed boots, and [[xorn monk]]s have a {{frac|144}} chance of generating with speed boots.
 ===EvilHack===

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 Worn speed boots give a character an extra six movement points per turn, plus a {{frac|3}} chance of an additional six movement points. This boosts the normal movement rate from 12 to 18 (150% normal speed, or 3 moves every 2 turns), with a {{frac|3}} chance per turn of movement rate being 24 (200% normal speed, or 2 full moves per turn) - on average, this means 20 movement points per turn (167% normal speed, or 5 moves every 3 turns).
-Monsters can also wear speed boots, with the same effect as a [[wand of speed monster]], [[potion of speed]] or the [[haste self]] [[monster spell]]. Speed boots have no effect on a steed's movement speed while [[riding]].
+Monsters can also wear speed boots, with the same effect as a [[wand of speed monster]], [[potion of speed]] or the [[Haste self (monster spell)|haste self]] [[monster spell]]. Speed boots worn by a character have no effect on a steed's movement speed while [[riding]].
 ==Strategy==
 Speed boots are the only source of extrinsic speed that doesn't time out, making them popular choice for an [[ascension kit]]. Very fast speed is a huge basic advantage for any character, moreso than even intrinsic fast speed - more actions per turn means more damage with weapons and spells, more reliable escape from combat, more effective use of [[hit and run]] tactics, and more chances to through gaps in groups of hostile monsters before being surrounded. Blessed fixed +2 or +3 speed boots are a common early [[wish]] for characters that have already secured [[GDSM versus SDSM|gray or silver]] [[dragon scale mail]], depending on the character's circumstances.
-Speed boots are of little use to humanoid pets that can wear them, since they can pick up and use the wand or potion, and spellcasting pets can make themselves fast easily. Extrinsic speed is typically not necessary for dedicated steed-riders: wearing [[jumping boots]] allow the steed to [[jump]] and can cover more distance than speed boots, while [[water walking boots]] can be a life saver if dismounted over water. Bear in mind that no steed is immortal, and speed boots are still worth keeping around - a character should be prepared to continue on foot if necessary should an accident or unfortunate circumstance befall their mount.
+Speed boots are of little use to humanoid pets that can wear them, since they can pick up and use the wand or potion; spellcasting pets can make themselves fast using the haste self monster spell. Extrinsic speed is typically not necessary for dedicated steed-riders: wearing [[jumping boots]] allow them to jump while atop their steed and can cover more distance than speed boots, while [[water walking boots]] can be a life saver if they are dismounted over water. Bear in mind that no steed is immortal, and speed boots are still worth keeping around - a character should be prepared to continue on foot if necessary should an accident or unfortunate circumstance befall their mount.
-Speed boots are a valuable item in turncount [[speedrunning]], due to their ability to give the player multiple actions without advancing the turn counter - the [[air elemental]] [[polyself]] is even faster, though characters cannot wear boots in that form.
+Speed boots are a valuable item in turncount [[speedrunning]], due to their ability to give the player multiple actions without advancing the turn counter; an [[air elemental]] [[polyself]] is even faster, though characters cannot wear boots in that form.
 ==History==

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	[[Asmodeus (dNetHack)\|Asmodeus]] will always generate with speed boots, and [[xorn monk]]s have a {{frac\|144}} chance of generating with speed boots.		[[Asmodeus (dNetHack)\|Asmodeus]] will always generate with speed boots, and [[xorn monk]]s have a {{frac\|144}} chance of generating with speed boots.
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−	~~===TNNT (the game)===~~
−	~~In [[TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac\|2}} chance of generating with a blessed fireproof +4 or +5 pair of speed boots if they represent a character that does not have boots.~~

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 ===TNNT (the game)===
-In [[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a blessed fireproof +4 or +5 pair of speed boots if they represent a character that does not have boots.
+In [[TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a blessed fireproof +4 or +5 pair of speed boots if they represent a character that does not have boots.
 ===EvilHack===

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 [[Asmodeus (dNetHack)|Asmodeus]] will always generate with speed boots, and [[xorn monk]]s have a {{frac|144}} chance of generating with speed boots.
-===The November NetHack Tournament===
+===TNNT (the game)===
-In [[The November NetHack Tournament]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a blessed fireproof +4 or +5 pair of speed boots if they represent a character that does not have boots.
+In [[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a blessed fireproof +4 or +5 pair of speed boots if they represent a character that does not have boots.
 ===EvilHack===

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 ==Strategy==
-Speed boots are the only source of extrinsic speed that doesn't time out, making them popular choice for an [[ascension kit]]. Very fast speed is a huge basic advantage for any character, moreso than even intrinsic fast speed - more actions per turn means more damage with weapons and spells, more reliable escape from combat, more effective use of [[hit and run]] tactics, and more chances to through gaps in groups of hostile monsters before being surrounded. Blessed fixed +2 or +3 speed boots are a common early [[wish]], though [[GDSM versus SDSM|gray or silver]] [[dragon scale mail]] is arguably a preferable option, depending on the character's circumstances.
+Speed boots are the only source of extrinsic speed that doesn't time out, making them popular choice for an [[ascension kit]]. Very fast speed is a huge basic advantage for any character, moreso than even intrinsic fast speed - more actions per turn means more damage with weapons and spells, more reliable escape from combat, more effective use of [[hit and run]] tactics, and more chances to through gaps in groups of hostile monsters before being surrounded. Blessed fixed +2 or +3 speed boots are a common early [[wish]] for characters that have already secured [[GDSM versus SDSM|gray or silver]] [[dragon scale mail]], depending on the character's circumstances.
 Speed boots are of little use to humanoid pets that can wear them, since they can pick up and use the wand or potion, and spellcasting pets can make themselves fast easily. Extrinsic speed is typically not necessary for dedicated steed-riders: wearing [[jumping boots]] allow the steed to [[jump]] and can cover more distance than speed boots, while [[water walking boots]] can be a life saver if dismounted over water. Bear in mind that no steed is immortal, and speed boots are still worth keeping around - a character should be prepared to continue on foot if necessary should an accident or unfortunate circumstance befall their mount.
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 ===GruntHack===
-In [[GruntHack]], speed boots are generally less desirable since other boots and all types of armor can have the speed property, providing more sources of extrinsic speed - for example, "blessed greased fixed +3 dragonhide water walking boots of speed" is a common wish target for the boots slot.
+In [[GruntHack]], speed boots are generally less desirable since other boots and all types of armor can have the speed property, providing more sources of extrinsic speed - for example, "blessed greased fixed +3 [[dragonhide]] water walking boots of speed" is a common wish target for the boots slot.
 ===UnNetHack===
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 In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], Whisperfeet is present as a chaotic artifact pair of speed boots that is not tied to any specific role.
-[[Asmodeus (dNetHack)|Asmodeus]] will always generate with speed boots, and [[xorn monk]]s have a 1⁄144 chance may also generate with them.
+[[Asmodeus (dNetHack)|Asmodeus]] will always generate with speed boots, and [[xorn monk]]s have a {{frac|144}} chance of generating with speed boots.
 ===The November NetHack Tournament===
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 ===EvilHack===
 In [[EvilHack]], [[Centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] and [[Tortle (starting race)|tortles]] cannot wear speed boots or any kind of footwear - the [[helm of speed]] is an alternative source of speed that they can wear.
 ===SlashTHEM===

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 ==Generation==
-In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell speed boots.
+In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapons outlets can sell speed boots.
 [[Player monster]]s, including those generated on the Astral Plane, have an effective ~8.01% chance of generating with speed boots.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|295|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=mk_mplayer_armor|comment=<code>mk_mplayer_armor</code> selects boots from all available types listed in objects.c}}

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-'''Speed boots''' (also dubbed '''boots of speed''') are a type of [[magical item|magical]] [[boots]] that appear in ''[[NetHack]]''.
+'''Speed boots''' (also dubbed '''boots of speed''') are a type of [[magical item|magical]] [[boots]] that appear in ''[[NetHack]]''. They are made of [[leather]], and have a [[randomized appearance]] when [[Identification|unidentified]]; the default one associated with them is a pair of "combat boots".{{refsrc|src/objects.c|514|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Generation==